Increasing Participation and Supporting Club Development “Playing The Game” Saturday 28th August 2010 Aviva Stadium Michael Crowley Cork Sports partnership
ISC – NGB Support Kit Available online as a resource to all clubs Chapter 9 – Membership Development Sports Development is ensuring that structures are in place……. Sports Development is about building partnerships…..
Cork Sports Programmes A new initiative supported by the Irish Sports Council Working with Co. Boards or other regional structures. Currently 9 Sports Programmes operational 4,500 + Participants 250 newly trained coaches 8 new clubs Feedback - V. Positive Brand recognition of Cork Sports Partnership Links established and developed
Cork Sports Programmes- Model
Questions we need to consider Is the project targeted & sustainable? What are the likely outputs? Are the outputs sensibly linked to funding request? Can we forecast the impacts of this project? Who are the other partners involved? Does the applicant have the capacity to deliver??
Cork Sports Spikeball Programme. (Volleyball) Outputs 11 Schools on the programme. 22 teachers trained In excess of 500 Children introduced to Spikeball over 6 week period. 4 fun blitz days Additional blitz days planned from September
Spike Ball Fun Blitz day Impact!! School Partnerships Davis College hosted Blitz days Linked/designed with LSP but Operated locally independent of LSP staff Local Interest developed Junior Club to be established
Cork Sports Spikeball Programme Phase 2 Support new Club Development in Mallow area Provide funding for local Coach/Volunteer education Engage with NGB as the regional structure. Roll out phase 1 in a second targeted area in Cork.
Cork Sports Boxing Programme Response to queries from local communities Partnership with Cork Boxing Board and Cork Youth Service 2009/2010 - 5 new clubs established Start-up gear purchased in bulk Commitment from Co. Board to facilitate and support club registration Supported locally through youth service Support new club coaches/volunteers with training & education opportunities.
Cork Sports GAA Programme In partnership with Cork Co. Games Dev. Team 3 different initiatives Primary Schools Mayfield Academy Hurling in Duhallow Significant numbers & exposure Existing infrastructure A very strong working relationship
Some Conclusions Make contact with your LSP now – personal engagement Discuss and explore what they can offer Highlight what you can deliver Be open and honest “Manage” the newly developed relationship/partnership